In an instant, Mo Gyeon activated his beast transformation and rushed out of the room.

“Whoa, what the?”

The guild members who were just entering the meeting room reflexively dodged Mo Gyeon. If they had collided, at least one bone would have been broken.

“What the hell is he doing?”

Left alone, Seok Hyeon hurriedly chased after him.

Right. Let’s say Mo Gyeon goes to Bom and reveals the truth. It might be better to disclose it quickly, as it’s better to get the beating over with sooner.

But that simple-minded guy will just blurt out the truth as it is.

He doesn’t know how to lay the groundwork or create a buffer.

The innkeeper said she was kind, but apart from being kind, she had a bit of a temper and was quite stubborn.

Remember how she reacted when Seok Hyeon first found Mo Gyeon at the campsite and got angry out of the blue?

She got upset, saying she did a good deed only to be treated like this, and when she felt like she wasn’t the owner, she snatched Mo Gyeon away and tried to check several times.

If they collide in Mo Gyeon’s way, it will surely end without a chance for explanation. It was obvious that his first love would be shattered.

Then Mo Gyeon would have to live with a lifelong penalty, and that would break Hwarang, and our country would crumble, and the world would go to hell!

We need to stop that reckless fool right now!

“Catch that bastard!”

“What’s going on?”

“Just catch him! He’s going to cause trouble!”

“What the fuck? Seol Mo Gyeon!!”

The Hwarang guild members moved in unison. However, Mo Gyeon, who had activated the beast leader, was faster than anyone.

* * *

Today was finally the day to open the midnight theater. Movie Factory and the theater installed soft lighting along the dark path for those walking.

The lighting could be floated in the air like balloons, giving the impression of a party room set up in the forest.

Seats were also prepared for those who wanted to eat while watching the movie. A tarp was set up on one side with wood tables and chairs.

An ice box, hangers, and a burner were also brought in advance. Finally, when the bonfire was lit, it created a warm atmosphere.

“Gold. Can you make the same amount as we had with Teddy for the number of people? You can use my coins for payment.”

“Yes, boss!”

Gold hopped and ran to Movie Factory.

‘Now I need to call people over.’

The stars were already twinkling in the sky. Tonight, the night sky of Blue Starlight Valley was particularly beautiful.

“Unnie! Let’s go watch a movie!”

“Movie? What movie?”

Ga Young unnie, who was picking fruits in the vegetable garden, raised her head in confusion.

“I made a midnight theater. I set everything up, so you just need to come and watch.”

“Are we really watching a movie in the dungeon?”

“Yes!”

“Ah. I saw it while walking around. Is it the place with the large parchment hanging? I wondered what it was, but it really was a theater.”

Behind unnie, Hunter Han Ryeo-un was also working in the vegetable garden. His fair face was all red from being in the sun all day.

“Hunter! Why are you working!”

“If the senior is working, shouldn’t the junior work too? We’re being fed for free, so we should work!”

As I fidgeted, unnie spoke on behalf of Hunter Han Ryeo-un.

“Haha, that’s right. It’s fine. I should work. I’m good at farming.”

Hunter Han Ryeo-un proudly plowed the field with a hoe.

Unlike his appearance, he was plowing at just the right depth. He had already removed clumps of soil and small stones and was in the process of making neat furrows.

‘I thought someone as refined as him would never have done this before.’

“Can’t you dig deeper? Is this all a hunter can do?”

“You said we’re planting strawberries here. This depth is enough. Don’t talk if you don’t know.”

“If you know so well, finish it quickly. You need to finish to watch the movie, right?”

“Go ahead. I’ll finish in 10 minutes.”

“Alright. Hurry up and come.”

Ga Young unnie left the vegetable garden first. Unnie was acting a bit strange.

She usually has a prickly personality when she likes someone, but she seemed to be treating Hunter Han Ryeo-un particularly harshly.

On the way to the midnight theater, I cautiously asked.

“Unnie, weren’t you close with Hunter Han Ryeo-un?”

“Close? What’s close about it.”

Wasn’t she saying nice things because she liked him?

“A guy who’s always thinking of leaving every year, what’s there to like about him.”

Contrary to her words, there was a hint of disappointment in her expression.

“Ah. Is Hunter Han Ryeo-un the hunter that ajussi brought?”

There are times when you have to meet old acquaintances even if you want to avoid them. Like during holidays, such as New Year’s.

Unnie’s family and our family always spent New Year’s together. These days, we used the excuse of being busy to skip it, but we at least gathered for meals on mom and elder brother’s birthdays.

I remember hearing then that ajussi had assigned a skilled supporter to Ga Young unnie. He was giving gifts of items worth about a year’s salary to extend the contract.

“Yeah. Dad asks for favors and gives good items, but he’s always thinking of leaving.”

“Was it unnie who asked for the favor?”

“Yeah. I find him comfortable and necessary too.”

I’m sure I knew that unnie didn’t like him at first. When did her feelings change?

“Then tell him that you asked for it.”

“Why bother?”

“Why not tell him?”

“I don’t think anything would change even if I said I asked for it.”

Unnie looked quite reluctant.

“It might change something. From what I see, Hunter Han Ryeo-un doesn’t seem to dislike you either. But if you keep treating him badly, I’d want to quit too if I were him.”

“Is that so……”

“If you really want to give him something, don’t give expensive things. I think it would be better to give something modest, just enough to convey the message that you want him to stay in Reconnaissance Team 7.”

“Sigh, I was wondering what to do since material things don’t seem to work anymore, but I’ll try that method. If that doesn’t work either, I guess I’ll have to let him go.”

I wished Hunter Han Ryeo-un would stay by unnie’s side too. Unnie also frequents Blue Starlight Valley, and I worry about her getting sucked into guerrilla gates alone.

Is there anything I can do to help?

What did Hunter Han Ryeo-un like at the campsite?

“Wow, what’s this? This is amazing.”

While I was pondering, we arrived at the midnight theater. Unnie exclaimed in admiration as soon as she saw it, covering her mouth.

* * *

Boom, bang bang!

– You’ll see! Next time we meet, I’ll beat you to a pulp!

The movie villain was defeated by the hero and ran away with his tail between his legs. The villain was human, and the hero appeared as a black wyvern.

“It’s interesting to see the villain as a human. Is this what it feels like to put yourself in someone else’s shoes?”

“What do you mean, putting yourself in someone’s shoes? It’s just an action movie. Watch it without thinking too much.”

“Senior, your sensitivity has completely disappeared.”

Hunter Han Ryeo-un and Ga Young unnie were sitting on bean bags. If you look closely, they bicker a lot but stick together well.

“Eek! You should have ambushed! Only idiots fight head-on!”

“Heeeng. It looks painful for humans. The blood is gushing out. Oh my.”

Gold and Teddy were also sitting on a picnic blanket, immersed in the movie. Despite the villain being human, Teddy empathized with the human character and felt sorry for him.

‘It’s always amazing how monsters like humans so much…’

While never taking his eyes off the screen, Teddy’s hand moved constantly to eat popcorn. Seeing that the bottom of the container was becoming visible, I replaced it with a new popcorn container.

“Ah! Thank you, master!”

“Enjoy the movie.”

I thought a blockbuster action movie would be good for everyone to watch together, and I’m glad they’re all enjoying it.

If there had been a midnight theater when the Hwarang guild members came, they would have liked it too.

They said they’d come again next time, so I can show them then, right?

Before coming to the campsite, living alone in a studio apartment was my daily life, but now I’ve become more accustomed to being surrounded by people.

Although working for too long can be tiring, enjoying camping with good people brings a pleasant kind of fatigue.

“Hunter, aren’t you watching from closer?”

Hunter Chae Dong-hwa was sitting on a relaxing chair under the tarp. It was a bit far from the screen.

“I like it here. What are you making?”

“Oh, they were selling these at Movie Factory too.”

“What is this?”

The box I brought contained biscuits, chocolate, marshmallows, and long sticks.

“It’s a s’mores kit.”

“S’mores… kit?”

He clumsily repeated after me. He looked like he was seeing a s’mores kit for the first time.

“Is this your first time seeing this?”

“Yes.”

“You put chocolate and marshmallow between the biscuits, melt them, and eat it like a hamburger.”

“What if it drips?”

“That’s why I intentionally don’t melt the chocolate and only roast the marshmallow. The chocolate melts slightly anyway from the heat of the marshmallow. No matter how much you roast the marshmallow, it won’t drip like liquid.”

“I see.”

Hunter Chae Dong-hwa curiously pressed the marshmallow with a stick. He seemed like someone who had never seen not just a s’mores kit, but even marshmallows before.

In the past, I might have been a bit surprised, but knowing that he has no memories from before becoming a hunter, I nodded and explained step by step.

‘But Hunter Chae Dong-hwa always seems to be alone.’

Hunter Chae Dong-hwa didn’t seem to have any close hunter friends except for my elder brother. All the photos circulating on the internet were of him sticking close to elder brother.

Since elder brother became busy after becoming a hunter and didn’t go out with friends, he probably didn’t go out with elder brother either.

Although he’s on the same team with Ga Young unnie and Hunter Han Ryeo-un, even when they’re in the same space, they don’t really talk to each other.

He was always alone. He mostly enjoyed camping by himself, just staring at the fire or stars, roasting only his share of potatoes or sweet potatoes, and going to bed early.

It must be hard to lead conversations with people when you have no memories. If the conversation got longer, there would have been people who found it strange, like me…

‘Poor thing. He must be an outcast.’

After various speculations, I came to a conclusion.

“Would you like to roast them with me? Marshmallows are delicious with strawberries too.”

Originally, I was planning to make s’mores and bring them to the people focused on the movie, but I got sidetracked.

I wanted to show him the true taste of marshmallows first.

As someone who knows Hunter Chae Dong-hwa’s circumstances, I should play with him. Who else would play with this shy man?